Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization providing comprehensive human service programs and assistance to special-needs citizens, including the developmentally disabled, behaviorally disordered, and/or the mentally ill. Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services is dedicated to establishing and operating community-based facilities, services, and programs that promote least restrictive treatment/placement alternatives. Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services, Inc.’s programs include:

Therapeutic Foster Care

Supported Independent Living

PCA/Respite Services for Caregivers of the Elderly

Day Habilitation for Disabled Adults

PCA Waiver Services

Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services, Inc. provides services for individuals and families residing in Region II. This area includes East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and Ascension parishes. Any family interested in receiving services may contact:

Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services, Inc.
Gloria Ethridge, LCSW, ACSW, Regional Director
5850 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 201-0696

If you or someone you know is interested in donating a vehicle to help support our agency, please call (225) 201-AUTO (2886) or 1-800-766-2291. For more information visit: www.gctfs.org or email info@gctfs.org.